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Old 03-28-13, 04:17 PM
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Nice.. but I doubt it's going to look like that when it hits production. Why?

This was the Impreza concept.



This is how it wound up looking like when released.

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I wish Subaru would prove me wrong. They make some very competent vehicles. But damn I never get excited by anything they produce.

Word to the wise Subaru: Aesthetics are important. Think about it.
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I wish they would release the WRX looking like this. The concept however looked to be purely that. Just a skin. The whole thing is a rolling model, opaque windows, body panels that aren't really, painted on door handles.
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I hope they really nail this! I love this look!
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Default WRX Concept gets walkaround with Subaru design boss Osamu Namba

WRX Concept gets walkaround with Subaru design boss Osamu Namba




http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/08/w...s-osamu-namba/
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Old 04-11-13, 08:27 PM
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I'd say that my Legacy GT is pretty quick (@ 5.2 seconds to 60 MPH) with the trusty ole 2.5L. Can't wait for a DI 2.0L.
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Old 04-11-13, 08:54 PM
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the front grill so... jaguar

front grill
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Old 04-11-13, 10:07 PM
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With that roofline, will anyone over five feet tall actually be able to sit in it?
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
With that roofline, will anyone over five feet tall actually be able to sit in it?
Most likely not, but I doubt we will see that kind of roof line in production form. Knowing it's Subie, I only hope they keep the strong line and front design close to concept.
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Old 04-16-13, 09:53 AM
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SPY SHOTS
Next-gen Subaru WRX STI spotted at the Nürburgring
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Posted Apr 16th 2013 9:28AM




Subaru has been busy testing the next-generation WRX STI. Well, it may be the STI. The big wing out back lends some credence to that theory, but it could be that the basic WRX is getting new action in the back section. Time will tell.

In either case, spy photographers nabbed a few shots of the heavily camouflaged sedan running around the Nürburgring. Unfortunately, it looks as if Subaru has taken some of the sexy out of the WRX Concept we saw at the New York Auto Show, leaving this car looking more derivative of the current model than a revolution in design. The bold power bulge has disappeared from the vehicle's hood and the lower fascia looks far more demure than the the wild concept. Likewise, the muscular rear fenders have been toned down substantially.

The result is a car that looks more like a mildly warmed over version of the current model than a production version of the WRX Concept. Still, engineers and designers may have a long way to go before the finished product hits the market, so we'll reserve final judgement for now. After all, the early BRZ mules were nothing short of a travesty to look at, and we know how that turned out. Hope springs eternal.


http://www.autoblog.com/2013/04/16/n...e-nurburgring/

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Not quite like the concept, but it's definitely better than current Impreza. The nose reminds me of Skyline R34 and Evo X, and the headlight reminds me of a Volvo Sedan.
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Now that I need a new transmission in my Legacy GT, thinking buying a new WRX might actually be very, very appealing.
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Hope it looks good! I'd be interested in seeing what they're going to do with the Legacy too. My 350 is getting up there in miles.
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